Author: Dorothy Marasigan
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DBM Initiates 2026 Budget Planning with Agency Consultations
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM), under the leadership of Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, has begun the process of crafting the 2026 national budget with a series of consultations at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. The National Budget Call Forum, held on Monday, January 27, 2025, marks the commencement of the preparatory…
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Bureau of Immigration Swiftly Deports Chinese Nationals Involved in Illegal POGO Operations
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Manila has taken decisive action by deporting three Chinese nationals linked to illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). The individuals, identified as Lyu Xun, Kong Xiangrui, and Wang Shangle, were flown back to Xiamen on an AirAsia flight. This move comes after their arrest earlier this month during a…
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Over 8,700 Police Officers to Safeguard Ilocos Region During 2025 Midterm Elections
In a significant deployment to ensure safety during the upcoming May 2025 midterm elections, approximately 8,707 police officers will be stationed throughout the Ilocos Region. This announcement was made by Lt. Col. Benigno Sumawang, deputy chief of the Police Regional Office-Ilocos (PRO-1) Regional Community Affairs Development Division, during a press conference hosted by the Philippine…
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NAIA Security Catches Passenger with Over $273K in Undeclared Cash
In a significant security operation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, authorities discovered over USD273,905 in undeclared cash from a passenger heading to Hong Kong. The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, when X-ray operator Yvonne Dujali spotted an unusual image during routine baggage screening. The cash, amounting to more than…
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Davao Police Seize Over PHP1 Million in Illegal Drugs During 24-Hour Operations
In a series of operations spanning January 22 to 23, law enforcement officers in Davao Region successfully seized illegal drugs worth around PHP1.1 million. The Police Regional Office in Davao Region (PRO-11) executed 25 drug-related operations, leading to the apprehension of 30 suspects. The confiscated drugs included 161.9 grams of shabu and 40.9 grams of…
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Philippine Military Probes Mysterious Underwater Device Spotted Off Bohol
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has launched an investigation following the sighting of what is believed to be an underwater drone near Bohol last week. The AFP’s Visayas Command is leading the effort to understand the nature of the ‘unidentified equipment’ that was seen floating in the sea, as announced by AFP public…
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150 Former Rebels in Samar Seek Amnesty from Philippine Government
In a significant move towards peace, 150 former rebels in Samar have applied for amnesty, signaling a shift from conflict to reconciliation. The Local Amnesty Board (LAB) in Catbalogan City, Samar, has been processing these applications since late last year. Jazmine Odyssa Lutao, a representative from LAB Catbalogan, shared that 50 applicants hail from Samar,…
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Central Visayas Set to Benefit from PHP169.4 Million in Agricultural Projects in 2025
CEBU CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has earmarked PHP169.4 million for a series of agricultural infrastructure and machinery projects in Central Visayas for the upcoming year. This initiative is set to enhance the capabilities of numerous farmer groups throughout the region. Edna Yu, who leads the Regional Agricultural Engineering Division of DA-7, announced…
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